The Club hold Themed Competitions throughout the year. Definitions are provided below as suggested by the theme proposer. These definitions are passed onto all Club Members and given to the Judges prior to the judging taking place.

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January 27th  - Bryn Evans  Cup - Light and Shadow

Light and Shadow Definition - A technique that emphasizes the use of light and shadows to create depth, mood, and texture within an image. Manipulating natural and artificial light sources, photographs can be created with dramatic effects, highlighting textures and shapes.

Examples may include but are not limited to: - beams of light in dust, broken light filtering through trees or window blinds, “Rembrandt” portrait lighting, and the shadows they create. The shadows created should also be a considered subject. 

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​March 10th- Competition 2 - Macro and Close-up
Macro and Close-up - Macro and close-up photography is all about revealing detail that’s easily missed — from the fine structure of a flower petal to the surface texture of everyday objects. We’re looking for images that show care in composition, focus, and lighting, as well as creativity in subject choice. Whether you use a dedicated macro lens or just get in close with what you have, show us the world from a new perspective.

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​April 14th- Competition 4 - Scapes
Scapes Definition - Scapes photography refers to a genre that captures vistas or landscapes, encompassing various types such as landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, waterscapes, and skyscapes.  It often includes elements like trees, buildings, or people, but these should not dominate the image

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September 27th - Competition 6 - Street

Street Definition - Street photography is photography conducted for art or inquiry that features unmediated chance encounters and random incidents within public places. It usually has the aim of capturing images at a decisive or poignant moment by careful framing and timing.

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November 10th - Competition 8 - Sunset, Sunrise &   Blue Hour

Sunset, Sunrise &   Blue Hour Definition - This theme focuses on the changing light at the edges of the day — the warm tones of sunrise and sunset, and the cool, calm hues of the blue hour. These moments offer some of the most rewarding lighting conditions for photography, but also some of the most challenging.  We’re looking for images that make the most of natural light, show strong composition, and capture the mood or atmosphere of the scene. Whether your shot is taken on a clear morning, a dramatic evening sky, or the soft twilight that follows, use your camera to show how light transforms the world.

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